837 Why (1/2)
An intense red radiance was glowing in the elder's hand. From its powerful aura, it was obvious that the elder didn't hold back.
At the moment the elder charged over, a person rushed out from behind Nangong Hao and shielded him before the elder could reach him.
Bam! With a heavy thud, a violent shock wave started spreading out in all directions. The surrounding disciples felt a stinging pain on their faces.
The elder fell back rapidly with a look of disbelief on his face because he was defeated in this quick exchange.
”Nangong Tian!”
”Nangong Tian is a Sage too!”
”Furthermore, he seems to be even stronger than the elder of Heaven Dao Pavilion?!”
All the disciples opened their eyes wide when they saw the person who stood in front of Nangong Hao. In fact, they had already speculated that Nangong Tian was at Sage State as soon as the Nangong Nobles showed up.
However…
They didn't expect him to be so powerful that he could easily overpower the Heaven Dao Pavilion's elder.
”So, is Heaven Dao Pavilion trying to be a bully?” Nangong Tian was composed. He didn't even glance at the elder and simply stood at the spot calmly.
”You…” The elder wanted to fight him again, but he held his tongue after seeing Mu Qingfeng's gaze.
”Head of the Nangong family, you've concealed your strength really well.” Mu Qingfeng squinted and glared at Nangong Tian coldly.
”Haha, Pavilion Master, you've overpraised me,” Nangong Tian smiled, glanced around, then continued, ”since Pavilion Master Mu is the organizer of this Heaven Alliance Meeting, are you intending to take advantage of the fact that us Nangong Nobles are fewer in numbers?”
”Head of Nangong family, isn't that an overstatement?”
”Am I wrong to say that Heaven Dao Pavilion wants to lay a hand on my Hao'er because you guys are afraid of losing the Martial Arts Competition?” Nangong Tian sneered.
”You…”
”Such insolence!”
”Nangong Hao did something horrible in Heaven Dao Pavilion a few months ago, moreover, he is Heaven Dao Pavilion's disciple. Why can't we discipline him?”
The other elders of Heaven Dao Pavilion finally lost their composure at this moment. All of them stood out and unleashed their powerful aura.
”Haha, it seems like Heaven Dao Pavilion is actually planning on doing that! However, the Nangong Nobles aren't afraid of you either!” Nangong Tian sneered and waved his hand. With that, over a dozen people stood out.
The surrounding disciples glanced at each other after witnessing this. Everyone took a step back softly and kept his mouth shut.
”Is the Heaven Alliance Meeting turning into a tangled fight?” Dao Hun interrupted at this moment and glanced around from underneath his mask.
”Elders, stand back for now.” Mu Qingfeng's brows were knitted tightly together as he waved his hands at them. Then, he turned towards Nangong Tian and said, ”Head of Nangong family, are you insisting on Nangong Hao's participation in the third round?”
”Of course.” Nangong Tian nodded.
”You wish to send Nangong Hao, but do you realize that even though Nangong Hao is the son of Nangong Nobles's main family, he is technically considered Heaven Dao Pavilion's disciple?” Mu Qingfeng continued.
He obviously knew that Nangong Tian had summoned Nangong Hao during the Heaven Alliance Meeting so that he couldn't take Nangong Hao down in front of all the other sects and dynasties.
Hence, he couldn't agree to Nangong Hao's participation all the more so.
”So, is Heaven Dao Pavilion afraid of my Hao'er, and you guys want Hao'er to represent Heaven Dao Pavilion?” Nangong Tian smiled and replied with a question.
”Heaven Dao Pavilion's rules have always placed the interest of the sect above the interest of the family, don't you know that?” Mu Qingfeng clenched his fists.
He obviously knew that Nangong Tian was taunting him, nevertheless, he was still angered by his words.
However, given the current situation…
He had to endure it.
”Heaven Dao Pavilion is really shameless!” Nangong Tian laughed and continued, ”In that case, why can't Hao'er simply quit Heaven Dao Pavilion?”
”Head of Nangong family, have you thought this through? Heaven Dao Pavilion has its own rules. If he wants to leave… There are rules pertaining to that as well!”
”Is Heaven Dao Pavilion afraid?”
”Rules are rules, and this has nothing to do with whether we are afraid.” Mu Qingfeng was extremely prudent. Since he could become the Pavilion Master of one of the Five Sects of the Holy Region, his tolerance level was extraordinary.
”Interesting! It seems like…”
”Father, I should resolve this problem since I was the one who caused it.” Nangong Hao finally said something and interrupted Nangong Tian. Then, he slowly walked towards his father.
”Hao'er, the outcome of this fight affects…”
”I know that.”
”Ok, in that case, it's all up to you.” Nangong Tian nodded. Without saying anything else, he went back to his original seat and sat down.
Mu Qingfeng frowned. He looked at Nangong Tian, then at Nangong Hao, and finally at Chi Guyan. He definitely seemed a little helpless.
As one of the Pavilion Masters of the Five Sects of the Holy Region, he had never been in such a difficult situation before. However, under these circumstances, this was his only choice.
It was because he knew that if Nangong Hao took part in the competition…
Heaven Dao Pavilion would definitely lose this battle!
After Nangong Tian went back, Nangong Hao took a step forward and glanced around, before eventually turning his gaze towards Mu Qingfeng.
”Master, are you wondering why am I alive?” Nangong Hao sounded indifferent as if it had nothing to do with him.
Mu Qingfeng's silence implied that Nangong Hao was right. After all, as capable as he was, Mu Qingfeng couldn't figure out how Nangong Hao was still alive.
”Master, you should know that I was the one who cast the Blood Offering Illustration. In that case, I'd naturally know the way of cracking it. Are you satisfied with this explanation, master?” Nangong Hao continued after a brief pause.
Mu Qingfeng didn't reply. He just looked at Nangong Hao silently.
Meanwhile, the surrounding disciples all looked confused. They all knew that something huge happened at Heaven Dao Pavilion several months ago, as a result, both Nangong Hao and Nine Pinnacles Mountain's previous leader, Tian Xing, had disappeared.
However, they were clueless regarding the exact details.
”Blood Offering Illustration? What's that?”
”I don't know.”
”Neither do I.”
All the disciples shook their heads.
After a short pause, Nangong Hao asked again, ”Master, you've just said that I'm still Heaven Dao Pavilion's disciple. According to Heaven Dao Pavilion's rules, I've to put the sect's interest above my family's interest. Then, master, could you tell me if Heaven Dao Pavilion wants me to fight on its behalf?”